terrífico

[t̪eˈrifiko]

/[t̪eˈrifiko]/ adj

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The verdict

“terrífico” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que amedrenta, terrorífico, que causa terror.

Key facts for terrífico
PropertyValue
Headwordterrífico
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[t̪eˈrifiko]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “terrífico” sits in Spanish frequency

terrífico falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

terrífico is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [t̪eˈrifiko]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Que amedrenta, terrorífico, que causa terror.".

Zero misspellings are on record for terrífico in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is terrífico, spelled T-E-R-R-Í-F-I-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que amedrenta, terrorífico, que causa terror.

Synonyms

terroríficohorroríficohorríficohorrorosohorribleacojonante

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "terrífico"?
"terrífico" is spelled T-E-R-R-Í-F-I-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is [t̪eˈrifiko].
What does "terrífico" mean?
As an adjective, "terrífico" means: Que amedrenta, terrorífico, que causa terror.
How do you pronounce "terrífico"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "terrífico" is [t̪eˈrifiko]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "terrífico" come from?
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Using “terrífico”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is T-E-R-R-Í-F-I-C-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [t̪eˈrifiko] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list